Andrew grew up in Ottawa's West End and has always had a house full of pets - dogs, cats, birds, mice, rats, reptiles and fish were all mainstays at the O'Ree residence. After completing his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa, he attended the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph where his studies focused on small animal critical care and shelter medicine.

When he's not working in the clinic, Andrew enjoys volunteering at local animal shelters, crocheting and hanging out with his nephew Aiden. Andrew currently lives in Ottawa with his partner Andrew, his two cats named Albi and Gizmo, and his Axolotl named Goober.